Welcome to High-Paying Payroll Specialist Jobs

Looking for premium Payroll Specialist opportunities? You're in the right place. We've curated a list of opportunities that offer $100,000 or more. These roles not only offer competitive pay, but also the chance to play a crucial role in a company's financial operations.

What Does a Payroll Specialist Do?

A Payroll Specialist ensures all employees within an organization are paid accurately and on time. They process payroll, calculate taxes and benefits, prepare reports, and play a key role in payroll audits.

Your Career Growth as a Payroll Specialist

With experience and proven abilities in payroll processing, a Payroll Specialist can advance to better positions, taking on greater responsibilities in financial management. Opportunities include Payroll Manager, Payroll Director, or even Chief Financial Officer.

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$112K - $152K *

Champion enablement strategies for the Velocity sales segment, driving measurable outcomes through innovative training documents and active coaching to support both new business and customer success i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $147K *

Champion the end-to-end accounting processes for diverse entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Drive improvements through AI tools and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$51K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to pricing analysis, enhancing insurance products, and driving business strategies through data insights, ensuring the company's competitive edge and profitability in the market...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Contribute to innovative pavement management projects, overseeing evaluation, design, and preservation efforts while collaborating with clients across various levels. Embrace opportunities for career...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a collaborative team focused on protecting consumer privacy rights. Support clients in navigating global privacy regulations while building your expertise in a dynamic, remote work environment th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $160K *

Engage with a dynamic team to facilitate regulatory operations for novel therapeutics. Drive submissions to FDA/CVM while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to set new regulatory standards i...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $148K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Microsoft Copilot and M365 automation. Take ownership of product management, governance, and operational oversight, ensuring seamless functionality and user ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $124K *

Join a team that drives impactful financial management solutions for federal operations, providing critical analysis, regulatory guidance, and support in accounting functions to enhance overall effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive construction excellence by managing projects from scope to completion, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and timelines while collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $90K *

Transform the recruiting landscape by connecting top digital marketing talent with exciting opportunities. Drive full-cycle recruitment efforts, maintain key relationships, and enhance processes while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$143K - $214K *

Grow your influence by leading financial services deployments, driving strategy, and fostering customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful service engagements a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Take ownership of SAP Financials solutions, managing projects and enhancements while collaborating with business and IT teams. Utilize your expertise in financial accounting subprocesses and SAP modul...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer progress at the forefront of global financial operations, ensuring accurate financial close, leading a robust accounting team, and enhancing process efficiencies in a dynamic SaaS landscape...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Champion sustainable business transformations by driving full-cycle NetSuite ERP implementations and advising clients on advanced manufacturing processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiv...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $110K *

Drive innovative solutions in the energy sector by collaborating with utilities to integrate distributed energy resources while leveraging strong technical expertise in software development and projec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K *

Empower insurance transformation by driving PricingCenter adoption among carriers. Engage with actuarial and underwriting leaders to modernize pricing and rating capabilities, and shape a strategic go...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of claims management by investigating and resolving complex litigated property claims, enhancing client relationships while strategizing litigation outcomes in a fast-paced environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $163K *

Shape impactful financial solutions by providing advisory support, ensuring compliance, and enhancing federal financial management operations through expert analysis and guidance to drive efficiency a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $195K *

Drive impactful change by managing large-scale renewable projects efficiently and effectively. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure project alignment, and maintain stakeholder communication to achieve...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic alliances by fostering relationships with Workday sellers, increasing visibility and engagement, driving leads, and ensuring exceptional collaboration that enhances Trintech's prese...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Advance organizational growth by leading financial strategy, planning, and analytics. Collaborate with executive leaders to translate data into insights, enhance business performance, and drive inform...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex manufacturing cost advisory projects. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance for clients while collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing HRIS administration and governance while driving efficient operations to support a global workforce. Collaborate with various departments to improve HR processes and data...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $123K *

Support the management of a dairy loan portfolio by analyzing applications and providing credit recommendations, while collaborating with Relationship Managers to ensure compliance and address custome...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in Epic Solution Delivery by optimizing complex designs, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality implementations to enhance user experiences and support strategic project goa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Payroll Specialist job?question toggle

    Most Payroll Specialist jobs require a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Also, experience with payroll systems and proficiency in MS Office is often required.

  • Does a Payroll Specialist need a certification?question toggle

    While not always required, a number of employers prefer Payroll Specialists with APA's Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.